After two days of being unable to post followed by a day back home with no internets (Damn You MebTel!), I'd hoped to return with a doozy of a post. You know, something to change NC politics for years to come. But something in today's N&O really stood out, and I can't keep my big mouth shut.

NC cafeterias (you know, K&W, C&H, etc.) claim that the state's health department is unfairly putting the squeeze on them:

It's been a busy day here @ TaylorSucks.org HQ, and we'd like to invite you to scope some new content that was just added to the site mere minutes ago:

- In the News section, you'll now find details on Charles Taylor's vote on HR 1887 back in 1999, and how your rights to stomp on small animals in the prurient interest are directly affected by this bill's passage. Also, you'll find musings on Taylor's first radio ad, as well as the conspiracy to get real aliens to vote as part of Pelosi's real plan to take over Congress.

- Also, on the main page, you can read all about Taylor's duality when it comes to the issues portrayed on his first big reelection (taxpayer-subsidized) juxtaposed with his real views and votes.

If you've got plans this evening and can't make it up to Larry Kissell's BBQ and Bluegrass fundraiser at the fairgrounds, or Heath Shuler's fundraiser up in the mountains (Gov. Hunt will be at that one), then please -- consider sending both of those great NC Congressional candidates a $5, $10 or $20 donation for their campaign this week. Don't be shy, though. They'll take more than $20 if the current economy has been kind to you and you can afford more than $20. Send $5 if that's what you can do. It ALL matters.

My friends in Johnston County might be asking, "Hey, our Congressman has his own campaign to win, doesn't he?"

Pic from our very own Momoaizo. I guess the only folks in the country who didn't feel like they were being screwed by big oil this week were the 500 or so who lined up in Biscoe to meet Larry Kissell and pump gas at pre-Robin Hayes prices.

Consider this an open thread....